Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board (DSSSB) has published the DSSSB AE and JE Syllabus 2026 (Advt 01/2026) - Tier 1 & Tier 2 Exam Pattern, Civil Engineering Subje for candidates preparing for the examination. The subject-wise syllabus, exam pattern and other key details from the official release are summarised in the tables on this page. Use the official direct link below to access the original document.
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How to Use the Syllabus
- Go through the subject-wise tables below and note the scope of each topic.
- Plan your preparation according to the latest syllabus and the official exam pattern.
- Refer to the official link for the original document and for any future revision.
- Solve previous years papers to understand the question style.
Important Details
| Particulars | Details |
| Conducting Body | Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board (DSSSB) |
| Advertisement No. | 01/2026 |
| Posts | Assistant Engineer (AE) & Junior Engineer (JE) |
| Application Period | 24 February 2026 to 25 March 2026 |
| Exam Dates | 8 September 2026 to 17 September 2026 |
| Selection Stages | Tier 1 and Tier 2 |
| Negative Marking | 0.25 marks deducted per wrong answer |
Exam Pattern & Marks
| Tier | Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|
| Tier 1 | Section A (General Awareness, Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, Hindi, English - 20 questions each) + Section B (Subject/Technical) | 200 | 200 | 2 hours |
| Tier 2 | Core Engineering Paper + English Language & Comprehension Paper | 200 | 200 | 2 hours |
Exam Pattern & Marks
| Tier | Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|
| Tier 1 | General Awareness, Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, Hindi, English (General Subjects) | 200 | 200 | 2 hours |
| Tier 2 | Section A + Section B (Technical, Subject-Related) | 200 | 200 | 3 hours |
Subject-wise Syllabus
| Subject | Topics Covered |
| General Awareness | History, Polity, Constitution, Geography, Economics, Art & Culture, Sports, Current Affairs |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | Analogies, Similarities & Differences, Problem-Solving, Judgment, Decision-Making, Arithmetical Reasoning, Verbal & Figure Classification, Number Series |
| Quantitative Aptitude | Number System, Simplification, Percentage, Ratio & Proportion, Average, Profit & Loss, Time & Work, Data Interpretation |
| Hindi Language & Comprehension | Grammar, Vocabulary, Sentence Correction, Comprehension Passage |
| English Language & Comprehension | Grammar, Vocabulary, Synonyms & Antonyms, Comprehension Passage |
Subject-wise Syllabus
| Subject Area | Topics Covered |
| Building Materials | Cement, Bricks, Steel, Timber, Concrete Properties |
| Surveying | Chain Surveying, Compass, Levelling, Theodolite, Total Station |
| Soil Mechanics & Foundation Engineering | Soil Classification, Bearing Capacity, Types of Foundations |
| Structural Analysis | Beams, Trusses, Bending Moment, Shear Force |
| Design of RCC Structures | Reinforced Concrete Design Principles |
| Estimating, Costing & Valuation | Quantity Estimation, Rate Analysis, Valuation of Property |
| Environmental Engineering | Water Supply, Sanitation, Sewage Treatment |
| Transportation Engineering | Highway Engineering, Traffic Engineering, Railways |
| Water Resources Engineering | Irrigation, Hydraulics, Canal Design |
Subject-wise Syllabus
| Subject | Topics Covered |
| General Awareness | History, Polity, Constitution, Geography, Economics, Art & Culture, Sports, Current Affairs |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | Analogies, Similarities & Differences, Space Visualization, Problem-Solving, Judgment, Decision-Making, Arithmetical Reasoning, Verbal & Figure Classification |
| Arithmetical & Numerical Ability | Number System, Simplification, Percentage, Ratio & Proportion, Average, Profit & Loss, Time & Work, Data Interpretation |
| Hindi Language & Comprehension | Grammar, Vocabulary, Sentence Correction, Comprehension Passage |
| English Language & Comprehension | Grammar, Vocabulary, Synonyms & Antonyms, Comprehension Passage |
Subject-wise Syllabus
| Subject Area | Topics Covered |
| Building Materials | Cement, Bricks, Steel, Timber, Concrete Properties |
| Surveying | Chain Surveying, Compass, Levelling, Theodolite, Total Station |
| Soil Mechanics & Foundation Engineering | Soil Classification, Bearing Capacity, Types of Foundations |
| Structural Analysis | Beams, Trusses, Bending Moment, Shear Force |
| Design of RCC & Steel Structures | Reinforced Concrete Design, Steel Structure Design Principles |
| Estimating, Costing & Valuation | Quantity Estimation, Rate Analysis, Valuation of Property |
| Environmental Engineering | Water Supply, Sanitation, Sewage Treatment |
| Transportation Engineering | Highway Engineering, Traffic Engineering, Railways |
| Water Resources Engineering | Irrigation, Hydraulics, Canal Design |
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